W7 :: 36° EAST
Co-positioned with the W4 satellite at 36 degrees East, W7 replaces the SESAT 1 satellite. 36 degrees East has become a key orbital location for TV broadcasting in Russia, the CIS, Central Asia and Africa, with more than 450 TV channels broadcast to those regions as of late 2009.
Featuring up to 70 Ku-band transponders, connected to five downlink beams covering Europe, Russia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia, W7 enables Eutelsat to double the bandwidth available for digital video and telecommunications services in those regions.
While replacing all the SESAT 1 capacity, W7 also offers new resources over South Africa through a high-power fixed beam. It also has a steerable beam which is ideally suited for DTH applications.
In addition to video applications, W7 offers potential for data and voice solutions using small ground terminals, in particular for oil and gas in Russia, Central Asia and West Africa.
Launch date: 24/11/09
Launch details: Proton Breeze M
Satellite construction: Thales Alenia Space
COVERAGE ZONES
:: W7 downlinks
SERVICES OFFERED
:: Television
:: Radio
:: Telecoms
